--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 511268f1-bfcf-4766-94b8-b60d84bef727 slug: 2366972 voyage_code: SPI2700 cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: HANSEATIC Spirit departure_date: return_date: nights: 22 embarkation_port: Cape Town disembarkation_port: Ushuaia starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T19:14:11Z --- # Expedition Antarctica from Cape to Cape (Christmas cruise): The ultimate adventure between two continents > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · HANSEATIC Spirit · Dec 21 – Jan 12   (22 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | HANSEATIC Spirit | | **Duration** | 22 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Cape Town | | **Disembarkation Port** | Ushuaia | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | SPI2700 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Cape Town **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum. ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: Tristan da Cunha **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Tristan da Cunha **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: South Georgia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM South Georgia is an island in the southern Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The main settlement is Grytviken. South Georgia is 167.4 kilometres long and 1.4 to 37 km wide. ### Day 13: South Georgia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM South Georgia is an island in the southern Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The main settlement is Grytviken. South Georgia is 167.4 kilometres long and 1.4 to 37 km wide. ### Day 14: South Georgia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM South Georgia is an island in the southern Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The main settlement is Grytviken. South Georgia is 167.4 kilometres long and 1.4 to 37 km wide. ### Day 15: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 16: South Orkney Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The South Orkney Islands are a group of islands in the Southern Ocean, about 604 kilometres north-east of the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula and 844 kilometres south-west of South Georgia Island. They have a total area of about 620 square kilometres. ### Day 17: South Orkney Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The South Orkney Islands are a group of islands in the Southern Ocean, about 604 kilometres north-east of the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula and 844 kilometres south-west of South Georgia Island. They have a total area of about 620 square kilometres. ### Day 18: South Orkney Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The South Orkney Islands are a group of islands in the Southern Ocean, about 604 kilometres north-east of the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula and 844 kilometres south-west of South Georgia Island. They have a total area of about 620 square kilometres. ### Day 19: Antarctic Peninsula **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Antarctic Peninsula, known as O'Higgins Land in Chile and Tierra de San Martin in Argentina, and originally as the Palmer Peninsula in the US and Graham Land in the United Kingdom, is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica. ### Day 20: Antarctic Peninsula **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Antarctic Peninsula, known as O'Higgins Land in Chile and Tierra de San Martin in Argentina, and originally as the Palmer Peninsula in the US and Graham Land in the United Kingdom, is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica. ### Day 16: South Shetland Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands with a total area of 3,687 km². They lie about 120 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula, and between 430 km to 900 km southwest from the nearest point of the South Orkney Islands. ### Day 17: South Shetland Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands with a total area of 3,687 km². They lie about 120 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula, and between 430 km to 900 km southwest from the nearest point of the South Orkney Islands. ### Day 18: South Shetland Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands with a total area of 3,687 km². They lie about 120 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula, and between 430 km to 900 km southwest from the nearest point of the South Orkney Islands. ### Day 19: South Shetland Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands with a total area of 3,687 km². They lie about 120 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula, and between 430 km to 900 km southwest from the nearest point of the South Orkney Islands. ### Day 20: South Shetland Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands with a total area of 3,687 km². They lie about 120 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula, and between 430 km to 900 km southwest from the nearest point of the South Orkney Islands. ### Day 21: Sailing Through Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 22: Sailing Through Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 23: Ushuaia **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Balcony | $17,589 | | Suite | $32,307 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Guarantee Outside Cabin** (Code: SKAB) Guarantee Outside Cabin **Outside Cabin** (Code: 01) Approx. 22 m²/237 ft² cabins on Deck 4, 5 and 6 Heated wall in the bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service **Guaranteed Outside Cabin** (Code: 0) Guaranteed Outside Cabin **Guarantee Outside Cabin** (Code: S01) Guarantee Outside Cabin **Guarantee Outside Cabin** (Code: SAP) Guarantee Outside Cabin **Panoramic Cabin** (Code: 02) Approx. 21 m²/226 ft² Cabins on Deck 5 Heated wall in bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service There is one cabin with fully accessible layout and equipment (cabin 404) ### Balcony Cabins **French Balcony Cabin** (Code: 03) Approx. 21/23 m² (226 ft²/248 ft²) Cabins on Deck 6 and 7 Heated wall in the bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S07) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S05) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 07) Approx. 27 m²/291 ft² Cabins incl. balcony (approx. 5 m²/54 ft²) on Deck 5, 6 and 7 Heated wall in the bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S02) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S04) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 06) Approx. 27 m²/291 ft² Cabins incl. balcony (approx. 5 m²/54 ft²) on Deck 5, 6 and 7 Heated wall in the bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: SF) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S08) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 08) Approx. 27 m²/291 ft² Cabins incl. balcony (approx. 5 m²/54 ft²) on Deck 5, 6 and 7 Heated wall in the bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: SB) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S03) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 04) Approx. 27 m²/291 ft² Cabins incl. balcony (approx. 5 m²/54 ft²) on Deck 5, 6 and 7 Heated wall in the bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S06) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **French Balcony Cabin** (Code: 05) Approx. 21/23 m² (226 ft²/248 ft²) Cabins on Deck 6 and 7 Heated wall in the bathroom Rain shower Free mini bar (soft drinks) Coffee machine Separable beds 24-hour cabin service ### Suite Cabins **Guarantee Suite** (Code: SJS) Guarantee Suite **Grand Suite with Veranda** (Code: 10) Approx. 71 m²/764 ft² Suites on Deck 6 and 7 Private veranda (approx. 16 m²/172 ft²) with space heaters Separate living and sleeping areas Separate dining area Sleeping area with panoramic view Separable beds TV in living and sleeping areas Daylight bathroom with two sinks, free-standing bath... **Junior Suite with Balcony** (Code: 09) Approx. 42 m²/452 ft² Suites on Deck 6 and 7 Private balcony (approx. 6 m²/65 ft²) Separate living and sleeping areas Separate dining area Sleeping area with panoramic view Separable beds TV in living and sleeping areas Bathroom with two sinks and rain shower Steam sauna in shower area Heat... ## Ship Information ### HANSEATIC Spirit Each of our expeditions is a work of art. Passionately conceived, masterfully realised. A portrait of the world in which there is always something new to discover. And our small, state-of-the-art expedition ships HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC spirit (max. 230 guests) are the very best studio where such artistic masterpieces are created. Worlds both faraway and nearby. Ice and tropics. Wildlife paradise or cultural treasure. For every explorer, we offer the right journey of discovery. More than 30 years of experience as the market leader in German-speaking countries. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 230 | | Crew | 175 | | Gross Tonnage | 15,650.0 | | Length | 452.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 120 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Fitness - **Fitness **: Feel like getting active? The fitness room and separate course room – both with an ocean view – can be used from morning to night. Our fitness coach w... ### Technology - **Earn your sea legs**: Earn your sea legs "Landlubbers" will be made into little "mariners" on board - visit the captain on the bridge and take part in question-and-answer ... - **Experts**: Whales ahead? Chile's glaciers in sight? The passage through the Panama Canal is imminent? You will experience expedition highlights particularly inte... - **Travel diaries**: We take you on our expeditions in advance by giving you intensive insights with our travel diaries and moving images. - **Ocean Academy**: A large Study wall and an interactive Study poster display the latest fascinating articles and information on various disciplines and cruise experienc... - **Broaden your horizons**: Broaden your horizons See the raw materials of the sea with your own eyes. For example, research ore that is millions of years old under the microsco... ### Entertainment - **The Arctic**: We take you on our expeditions in advance by giving you intensive insights with our travel diaries and moving images. - **Svalbard**: We take you on our expeditions in advance by giving you intensive insights with our travel diaries and moving images. - **HanseAtrium **: Draw on our experts’ wealth of knowledge during their daily presentations in the HanseAtrium, the new multifunctional lounge with state-of-the-art tec... - **Greenland**: We take you on our expeditions in advance by giving you intensive insights with our travel diaries and moving images. ### Food and Drink - **Bars **: A glass of wine in your hand and the magnificent jungle, the captivating wilderness of Nordic fjords or the icy panoramas of the Antarctic directly be... - **That special touch **: Land on a secluded island in a Zodiac and enjoy barbecued fish and chilled drinks with your feet in the sand. Or celebrate with a glass of champagne a... - **L'esprit**: L'esprit The l'esprit on the HANSEATIC spirit celebrates the spirit of French cuisine. A tribute to culinary expertise and Mediterranean lightness. - **Lido Restaurant**: Expeditions bring you particularly close to the elements. The same applies to our Lido Restaurant. Have breakfast under an open sky, or enjoy a juicy ... - **HANSEATIC Restaurant**: The spacious HANSEATIC Restaurant of the new expedition class redefines on-board cuisine. From breakfast to dinner, experience our endless variety of ... ### Recreational - **for 10-17 year olds Become a discoverer**: The programme has been specially designed for teenagers in order to encourage the curiosity of young explorers. Be it with a spot of navigation on boa... - **Pool area/bar**: Thanks to its flexible canopy, the pool area with bar can be enjoyed whatever the weather. Water loungers and a whirlpool offer pure relaxation. ### Relaxation - **Go even deeper**: Your shore excursions and Zodiac rides will be accompanied by countless natural wonders that will leave you speechless, but to see the bigger picture,... - **OCEAN SPA**: A place of relaxation with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, ice fountain and relaxation room. From professional partial- and full-body m... ## Ports of Call ### Cape Town *Coordinates: -33.916, 18.4222* Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum. ### Tristan da Cunha *Coordinates: -37.1052, -12.2777* ### South Georgia *Coordinates: -54.4138, -36.5827* South Georgia is an island in the southern Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The main settlement is Grytviken. South Georgia is 167.4 kilometres long and 1.4 to 37 km wide. ### South Orkney Islands *Coordinates: 58.9366, -2.74388* The South Orkney Islands are a group of islands in the Southern Ocean, about 604 kilometres north-east of the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula and 844 kilometres south-west of South Georgia Island. They have a total area of about 620 square kilometres. ### Antarctic Peninsula *Coordinates: -82.8628, 135.0* The Antarctic Peninsula, known as O'Higgins Land in Chile and Tierra de San Martin in Argentina, and originally as the Palmer Peninsula in the US and Graham Land in the United Kingdom, is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica. ### South Shetland Islands *Coordinates: -62.0, -58.0* The South Shetland Islands are a group of Antarctic islands with a total area of 3,687 km². They lie about 120 km north of the Antarctic Peninsula, and between 430 km to 900 km southwest from the nearest point of the South Orkney Islands. ### Sailing Through Drake Passage ### Ushuaia *Coordinates: -54.7833, -68.2833* Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2366972 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2366972 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2366972.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2366972/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/hapaglloyd-cruises/hanseatic-spirit/ship/81345.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 19:14:11 UTC